From Insight to Impact: Building the Future-Ready
Black Business Collective
Empowering Black-led SMEs in Greater Birmingham and beyond
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Black-led SMEs in West Midlands
Capital Access Target
Subscriber Goal by 2027
Platform Features & Benefits
Discover what makes our Black business platform unique
Learning Hub
Access to educational content and resources
Business Growth
Comprehensive business development tools
Events
Networking events and workshops
Verified
Quality-assured business connections
Global Reach
International business connections
Goal Setting
Tools for setting and achieving goals
Community
Networking and community building
Innovation
Cutting-edge business insights
Education
Professional development programs
User Profiles
Personalised user experience
Black business potential is vast—but underleveraged
Key Issues:
- Disparities in finance access
- Limited procurement opportunities
- Fragmented support networks
- Export barriers
Our Solution:
A systems-level Collective approach with a THINK-LEARN-DO methodology to unlock and amplify the economic power of Black-led businesses.
Our Core Value Propositions
Join the GBCC Black Business Collective
Choose the pathway that best fits your goals and aspirations. Whether you're a business owner, industry leader, or corporate partner, we have a place for you in our collective.
Business Subscription
Access our comprehensive platform for Black business owners and entrepreneurs
Advisory & Governance
Contribute to strategic direction and governance of the collective
Corporate Partnership
Partner with us to support Black business development and achieve your diversity goals
Our THINK-LEARN-DO Methodology
THINK
Ethical, strategic leadership through Vision Map 2030.
LEARN
Continuous learning via skills ecosystem and Learning Loops.
DO
Bold action through export pilots and VC syndicate.
Our Valued Partners
Meet Our Leadership
Guided by a team of experienced and dedicated leaders from across the business community.
Our Committee Champions
Our committee members take on specific champion roles to drive progress in key areas for our community.
Fostering collaboration and sharing opportunities across networks to act as a central voice for the community.
Creating pathways and opportunities for the next generation of Black entrepreneurs and professionals.
Championing technology adoption and innovation to help Black-led businesses scale and compete.
Providing targeted support and advocacy for Black women entrepreneurs to overcome unique challenges.
Our Impact in Numbers
Our Roadmap & Milestones
Phase 1 (Q3 2025)
- Enhanced Subscriber offer launch
- CRM + Directory MVP
Phase 2 (2026)
- Investment Pathway activation
- 1,000 subscribers milestone
Recent Blog Posts & News
Discover how joining the GBCC Black Business Collective can accelerate your business growth through shared resources and opportunities.
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Learn about the various funding pathways available to Black-led SMEs, including grants, VCs, and the Black Seed Fund.
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Insights into export readiness and how the Diaspora Hubs can support your international market expansion.
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Explore the impact of our Accelerator Labs in partnership with Oxford Innovation on leadership development.
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